‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation
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In January 2026, as phase two of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins, President Trump demanded Hamas's immediate demilitarization and the return of the last Israeli captive's remains. Trump threatened unspecified consequences if Hamas fails to comply. The US aims to disarm Hamas, dismantle its tunnel network with the support of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, and deploy an international peacekeeping force. However, Hamas has refused to disarm while Israel occupies Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to fulfill its obligations under the agreement, including withdrawing its forces and increasing aid to Gaza. The central issue for Palestinians remains Israel's full military withdrawal, a step included in the ceasefire framework but lacking a detailed timetable.
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